Best beaches in Waipu

2 ranked beaches in Waipu, Northland

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Waipu

1
Uretiti Beach
Long Bream Bay beach near a DOC campground and naturist-friendly local tradition nearby.
7.0
2
Waipu Cove
Well-loved cove with campground, surf and an easy coastal holiday setup.
7.0

What makes Waipu's beaches stand out?

Waipu sits in Northland, New Zealand and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Waipu or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.